Junior Ranger Journey: Fishing at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 03/22/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Marina Pavilion
Junior Ranger Journey: Fishing at Joe Wheeler State Park
CCC Structures Hike
When: 03/22/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Bald Rock Trailhead
Join our historian to learn more about the Civilian Conservation Corps and see the structures they built along the way!
Learning by the Lake
When: 03/22/2026 at 12:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center
Join us by the lake for a swing-by science lesson, game, craft, story, or more! A new activity every week!
Forest Detectives: Nature Exploration
When: 03/23/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Spring Break 2026 at the park!
Homeschool Series: Appalachian Heritage
When: 03/23/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center
Welcome to our Homeschool Series! A deep dive on topics related to ecology, biology, zoology, history, and more!
Sea Turtle Survival
When: 03/23/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion
Join us at the Beach Pavilion to learn about the fascinating world of sea turtles!
Guided Walk on Gopher Tortoise Trail
When: 03/24/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead
Take a stroll with our park naturalists along Gopher Tortoise Trail!
History of Gulf Pirates
When: 03/24/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Come to the Nature Center to hear exciting tales of the local pirates who traversed the Gulf of Mexico!
Tiny Worlds: Bugs & Micro-Habitats
When: 03/24/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Spring Break 2026 at the park!
Science Exploration Day - Frank Jackson Junior Rangers
When: 03/25/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Boat Ramp Pavilion
Curious about nature and science? Join us for a fun outdoor class!
Little Park Pals: Pirate Adventure
When: 03/25/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Pirate Adventures is a fun and interactive program for children that combines history, creativity, and adventure!
Water Wonders: Creek Exploration
When: 03/25/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Spring Break 2026 at the park!
Stellar Discoveries: James Webb Telescope
When: 03/25/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Come join us to learn about the James Webb Telescope that was launched Christmas Day 2021!
Hiking with Homeschool! Frank Jackson Junior Rangers
When: 03/25/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Boat Ramp Pavilion
Calling all homeschoolers for a fun-filled, educational hike on one our beautiful trails!
Wheeler Lake and Forest School 2026
When: 03/26/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Day Use Area
Join Park Naturalist, Jennings Earnest, for this week's Wheeler Lake & Forest School